Running Python code in a sandbox with MicroPython and WASM

Jun 6, 2026 (simonwillison.net)

Sandbox MicroPython WebAssembly Python

I’ve been experimenting with different approaches to running code in a sandbox for several years now, but my latest attempt feels like it might finally have all of the characteristics

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